In plain English
This is the person who speaks or writes in support of an application. Their role is to give a reference or recommendation about a student or another applicant.
In context
Here, "recommender" identifies the person who submits the recommendation for the applicant.
- Situation
- Applying for admission, scholarships, financial aid, and following decision status
- What it communicates
- identifies the person who submits a recommendation
Meaning limits
The term itself identifies only the person giving the reference or recommendation, not the result or effect of that support.
Examples
“Nadia thanked her recommender, a former lecturer, for writing to the admissions committee.”
“Please ask your recommender to send the reference directly to the committee.”